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2011 Lexus HS250HRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2011 Lexus HS250H. Most complaints involve air bags (2) and suspension (1). The EPA rates it 34 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
34mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
3
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$1,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2011 Lexus HS250H as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2015 – Sep 2018
  1. Air bags2
  2. Suspension1
  3. Steering1
  4. Service brakes1
  5. Parking brake1
  6. Power train1
  7. Exterior lighting1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each HS250H model year we’ve synced.

Only one model year synced so far.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Air bags

2 reports2 crashes
“BRAKE AND STEERING MALFUNCTION. I HAD STOPPED AT A LIGHT ON A CITY STREET WITH NO PROBLEM. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I STARTED OFF AND THERE WAS A VERY SLIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD. AS I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, I KEPT GOING TO THE RIGHT. I TRIED TO STEER THE CAR BACK BUT IT CONTINUED TO GO TO THE RIGHT. I HIT THE BRAKES AND I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. THERE WAS A SEMI COMING IN THE RIGHT LANE WHO COULD NOT AVOID HITTING ME. THE IMPACT RESULTED IN ME DOING A 360, JUMPING A CURB AND GOING DOWN INTO A RAVINE. I KEPT HITTING THE BRAKES TRYING TO GET THEM TO ENGAGE AND NOTHING. I SAW A GUARDRAIL COMING UP IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED STEERING TO MISS IT BUT I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNING BUT THE TIRES WEREN'T. I HIT THE GUARDRAIL HEAD ON WHICH FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR. A PRIVATE MECHANIC CHECKED THE CAR AND CONFIRMED NO BRAKES OR STEERING, YET THE BRAKE LINE IS IN TACT AND FLUID LEVEL GOOD. THIS HAS TO BE A MECHANICAL/ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THERE WAS A BRAKE ISSUE NOTED ON THE 2010 LEXUS HS250 BUT NOTHING NOTED ON THE 2011 I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR HURT A LOT WORSE THAN I WAS.…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 5, 2017Steering, Air bags, Service brakesCrash reportedODI 10940019

Suspension

1 report
“DURING ALIGNMENT, DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TOE ARM WAS BROKEN BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LEXUS DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED, BUT STATED THERE WAS SEVERE CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE BOLT TO BECOME SEIZED. THE BOLT HAD TO BE WELDED OFF. I SEE THE 2010 MODELS ARE SHOWING THE SAME ISSUES.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 8, 2018SuspensionODI 11128270

Steering

1 report1 crash
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
HS 250h
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive
353334$1,850261
  • HS 250h
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
    35 city · 33 hwy · $1,850/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Lexus HS250H as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 434
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2011 HS250H questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus HS250H have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2011 Lexus HS250H problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (2), suspension (1), steering (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2011 Lexus HS250H get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Lexus HS250H at 34 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026